Chapter 57: Vs God and His Guardians
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The Skypiean battlefield gleamed with the sunlight filtering through the enormous Giant Jack tree.
Kai stepped forward, twirling the Meteorite Staff in one hand and gripping the Cleanrot Knight's Sword in the other. His cocky smirk betrayed nothing but confidence.
"You know," Kai began, eyeing Gan Fall, "this whole 'holy protector' gig is overrated. But hey, maybe you'll surprise me, old man."
Gan Fall, atop Pierre in his Pegasus form, raised his lance. "Your arrogance blinds you, Sea Dweller. Today, you'll learn the might of Skypiea!"
The God Guards split into two groups: Wyper, Kamakiri, and Genbo advanced toward Mikita, while Gan Fall, Braham, and McKinley stayed with Kai. Mikita scowled, her fists clenched. "Three against one? That's not fair!"
"Relax, Mikita," Kai called over his shoulder, casually dodging a light blast from Braham's Flash Gun. "You'll be fine. Just, uh… don't die."
"Very funny!" Mikita shouted, rolling her eyes.
Braham and McKinley were the first to move, Braham's Flash Guns blazing with bursts of blinding light. Kai sidestepped, his grin never fading, before casting Night Shard. The spell shimmered faintly, almost invisible, but McKinley's instincts kicked in, and he dodged just in time.
"You're quick," Kai acknowledged, twirling his staff. "But can you keep it up?"
Braham darted to Kai's flank, firing more light bursts. Kai raised his staff, conjuring a shimmering Glintstone Arc that sliced through the air, forcing Braham to dive for cover. McKinley charged, sword drawn, but Kai parried with the Cleanrot Knight's Sword, the clash of steel ringing out.
Gan Fall dove in from above, his lance aimed for Kai's chest. Kai leaped back, avoiding the strike, and retaliated with Gavel of Haima. A massive, glowing hammer materialized and slammed into the ground where Gan Fall had been moments before, leaving a crater.
"Not bad, old man," Kai said, his smirk widening. "But I've got more where that came from."
Kai raised his staff and unleashed Star Shower, dozens of glowing blades raining down. Braham and McKinley dodged desperately, but the relentless assault left them no room to counter.
Gan Fall swooped in again, his lance glowing with energy. Kai met him mid-charge, their weapons clashing in a burst of sparks. "You're tougher than I expected," Gan Fall admitted, sweat dripping from his brow.
Kai laughed. "Thanks! I do try."
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On the other side of the battlefield, Mikita faced a relentless onslaught from Wyper, Kamakiri, and Genbo. Wyper's Burn Bazooka roared, unleashing fiery explosions that Mikita barely avoided by activating her Devil Fruit powers, making her body lighter to leap into the air.
"Stay still, you little pest!" Wyper snarled, firing another shot.
"Why don't you come up here and say that?" Mikita retorted, landing behind Kamakiri. She swung her fist, but Kamakiri blocked with his double-bladed staff, spinning it to force her back. Genbo charged with his Milky Dial shield, slamming into Mikita and sending her skidding across the ground.
Mikita groaned, clutching her ribs. "Okay, this is officially not fun."
"Give up," Kamakiri said, twirling his weapon. "You're outnumbered and outmatched."
"Yeah, right," Mikita spat, forcing herself to her feet. "You don't know who you're messing with."
She charged at Genbo, ducking under his shield and landing a solid punch to his gut. He staggered, but Wyper's bazooka blast sent her flying before she could follow up. She crashed into the ground, coughing as smoke filled the air.
"Stay down!" Wyper barked, reloading his weapon.
Mikita wiped the blood from her lip, her eyes blazing with determination. Despite her injuries, she rose again. Kamakiri hesitated, his brow furrowed. "She shouldn't be able to move after that…"
"She's stalling for time," Wyper said, narrowing his eyes. "But why?"
Kai noticed Mikita's struggle and decided it was time to act. "Hold that thought, guys," he said to Gan Fall and his group, casting Cannon of Haima to force them back before sprinting toward Mikita.
Wyper fired another shot at Mikita, but Kai intercepted with Glintstone Arc, the magical wave dissipating the explosion. "You okay?" he asked Mikita, offering a hand.
"Do I look okay?" she snapped, taking his hand and glaring at the three Skypieans. "They're a pain."
Kai grinned. "Then let's return the favor."
With Kai in the fight, the tide quickly turned. He dodged Kamakiri's staff, countering with a quick slash from the Cleanrot Knight's Sword that left a glowing wound on Kamakiri's arm. Genbo's shield bash was met with Gavel of Haima, the ethereal hammer smashing through the Milky Dial and sending Genbo sprawling.
Wyper fired his bazooka, but Kai deflected the blast with a shield of Crystal Burst, shards of glintstone scattering like a brilliant fireworks display. Mikita followed up by landing a powerful kick to Wyper's chest, sending him crashing into a tree.
Kai smirked, glancing toward a distant tree. "Luca, you're doing great, buddy. Keep it up."
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The battlefield fell silent as Gan Fall and his two remaining God Guards regrouped, their breaths labored but their resolve unbroken. Kai stood calmly across from them, the Meteorite Staff glowing faintly in his hand. Dust and debris swirled in the air, remnants of the earlier chaotic skirmishes. Mikita, though battered, watched from the sidelines, an uncharacteristic tension gripping her as she recognized Kai's shift in demeanor.
Gan Fall gripped his lance tightly, his Pegasus mount pawing the ground. "You've shown mercy, and for that, we're grateful. But we cannot abandon Skypiea's honor, even now."
Kai sighed, twirling his staff lazily. "You know, I respect that. But there's a line between bravery and stubbornness. Unfortunately for you, I don't have time to dance around anymore."
The smirk on Kai's face vanished, replaced by a cold, focused determination. The air around him seemed to hum with an unnatural energy, the gravity itself subtly shifting. Slowly, he raised his staff high above his head.
"Time to end this," he said simply.
Raising his staff, Kai unleashed Gravitational Missile
The orb crackled ominously, expanding to the size of a boulder, its surface shifting and warping as if containing the weight of a star. Shadows twisted unnaturally around Kai, and the very ground beneath him began to crack and buckle under the immense force.
"What… what is that?" one of the guards whispered, fear creeping into his voice.
Gan Fall's mount neighed nervously, backing away despite his attempts to steady it. The former God's eyes narrowed, and he braced himself. "Hold your ground! Skypiea's honor must prevail, no matter the cost!"
Kai smiled faintly at their determination. "Oh, you'll hold your ground all right. Whether you like it or not."
With a flick of his wrist, Kai launched the first Gravitational Missile. The massive orb shot forward, streaking through the air with an eerie silence that made its destructive potential even more terrifying. As it neared its targets, the missile emitted a powerful gravitational pull, yanking Gan Fall and his guards toward it with inescapable force.
The missile collided with the ground between Gan Fall and the guards, triggering an explosion that was both breathtaking and devastating. A shockwave of compressed gravity erupted outward, pulling debris, shattered trees, and even loose clouds into its vortex, the power caught the guards off guard, and hurled them together knocking them out, Gan Fall managed to resist it's pull, while another guard was able to do so as well
The second Gravitational Missile formed quicker this time, Kai's control over the spell tightening with precision. This one was smaller but denser, glowing like a miniature purple hole. He hurled it at the remaining guard, who desperately tried to flee. The orb pursued him relentlessly, its gravitational pull dragging trees and boulders along in its wake as the boulder striked the last of the remaining guards
Only Gan Fall remained, his Pegasus mount injured but standing defiantly. The former God's armor was battered, and blood trickled from a cut on his brow. Despite the odds, he raised his lance, pointing it at Kai with unwavering resolve.
"I will not yield," Gan Fall declared. "If this is Skypiea's end, then I will face it with honor."
Kai's eyes softened briefly. "You're tougher than you look, old man. But this isn't personal. I just need you out of the way."
With a flourish, Kai conjured the third and final Gravitational Missile. This one was larger and more unstable, crackling violently as if eager to be unleashed. The very atmosphere seemed to warp around it, the gravitational field bending light and creating a distorted mirage.
Kai hurled the missile directly at Gan Fall. The Pegasus neighed in panic, but Gan Fall spurred it forward, charging head-on. The missile's pull dragged him off-course, and the lance missed its mark, but Gan Fall didn't stop. He pushed forward with sheer willpower, even as the gravity crushed the air from his lungs.
The missile struck the ground just behind him, detonating in a catastrophic burst of energy. The force sent Gan Fall and his mount tumbling into the dirt, his lance clattering uselessly to the side. The ground heaved and split, and the shockwave rippled through the battlefield, flattening everything in its path.
Kai sheathed his sword, turning to Mikita. "See? Told you I had it under control."
Mikita rolled her eyes. "Next time, don't take so long."
Gan Fall struggled to his feet, seeing this Kai raised and Eyebrow "Oh? This guy is actually resilient huh?"
Gan Fall looked at Kai, his expression a mix of pain and respect. "You've proven your strength, Kai Silver. You could have killed us, but you didn't. Why?"
Kai shrugged. "Killing's messy. And honestly, this was just fun, Told you didn't I? I'm only here for the gold"
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